Try Buying a Yukon...!

[BloodRedHog]

:mad:

IMHO, buying a bimmer is easy compared to securing a Yukon for my SO - there are several reasons we should be happy:

1) we have a great forum here - try finding a decent internet forum on Yukons.

2) because of 1), we are able to find out quickly about incentives, rebates, etc. GM has so many hidden incentives it is ridiculous (military, GM card, first-time GM owner, GM supplier, and the infamous $500 dealer coupons given out to certain dealers (which ones - who knows? !)

3) pricing and options packages are straight-forward and simple. Yukons come in so many varieties it is stupid. Try pricing a Yukon on Edmunds, Intellichoice, Yahoo cars, KBB and you'll get four different prices. And whatever MSRP you get will not match the sticker at the dealer.

4) BMW's price changes maybe once during the model year. Yukon invoice prices, destination charges, package discounts seem to change every lunar cycle.

5) BMW dealers seem to accept that you know invoice and will negotiate from that basis. GM dealers seem to think every buyer is a redneck farmer who just wants a fair deal, say, "$5 hunerd off that sticker, bud?"

I just needed to vent.

[cantona7]

Well, since forums like these I spawned by dedicated enthusiasts, I guess it follows that it'd be hard to find Yukon forums. I mean, is there such a thing as a Yukon enthusiast?!? Anyways, hope you find a car for a fair deal. By the way, you've put down a deposit to secure that ZHP right?

[BloodRedHog]

Well, since forums like these I spawned by dedicated enthusiasts, I guess it follows that it'd be hard to find Yukon forums. I mean, is there such a thing as a Yukon enthusiast?!? Anyways, hope you find a car for a fair deal. By the way, you've put down a deposit to secure that ZHP right?
Yea, deposit is down. CA knows my marital predictament, but I have no illusions that if I don't pick my baby up in a day or two, some holiday buyer might snap it up at MSRP. :thumbdwn:

[LDV330i]

You will need every discount, rebate, promotion, incentive and 0% finance rate to give you a low monthly payment so you can afford the the gas bill for the Yukon. :yikes: :eek:

[Nbtstatic]

I know exactly what you mean, spent some time around Honda dealers awhile back.

:mad:

Nb

[Motown328]

:mad:

IMHO, buying a bimmer is easy compared to securing a Yukon for my SO - there are several reasons we should be happy:

1) we have a great forum here - try finding a decent internet forum on Yukons.

2) because of 1), we are able to find out quickly about incentives, rebates, etc. GM has so many hidden incentives it is ridiculous (military, GM card, first-time GM owner, GM supplier, and the infamous $500 dealer coupons given out to certain dealers (which ones - who knows? !)

3) pricing and options packages are straight-forward and simple. Yukons come in so many varieties it is stupid. Try pricing a Yukon on Edmunds, Intellichoice, Yahoo cars, KBB and you'll get four different prices. And whatever MSRP you get will not match the sticker at the dealer.

4) BMW's price changes maybe once during the model year. Yukon invoice prices, destination charges, package discounts seem to change every lunar cycle.

5) BMW dealers seem to accept that you know invoice and will negotiate from that basis. GM dealers seem to think every buyer is a redneck farmer who just wants a fair deal, say, "$5 hunerd off that sticker, bud?"

I just needed to vent.

Which is all quiet proof that your SO should not be getting a Yukon. Hahaha...

BTW, if you are not getting Invoice, you're getting ripped...good luck...

[BloodRedHog]

I am about to make a deal for $4500 below what I think is invoice so maybe I'm in good shape...

[BloodRedHog]

I assume you are not a redneck.
No...but living in the South, I feel the freedom to denigrate my fellow residents that do drive a pick-up with the gun rack and the dog sleeping in the truck bed parked in the trailer park next to the spitoon of Skoal spit. :D



Being a shrewd buyer, offer 80% of the MSRP and go no higher.

My offer is a bit under the 80% threshold so I guess I'm good to go...thanks.

[Motown328]

My offer is a bit under the 80% threshold so I guess I'm good to go...thanks.

Did you tell your wife that her Yukon will lose about 35-40% of its value in its first year alone?!?!?! At least in Incentive City (Detroit)... That alone makes it unappetizing.

[BloodRedHog]

Did you tell your wife that her Yukon will lose about 35-40% of its value in its first year alone?!?!?! At least in Incentive City (Detroit)... That alone makes it unappetizing.
Yes, I told her that. And the dealer even said don't do the Smart Buy for 48 months because the balloon payment at the end was $20k and they won't be worth that at all - even at 12k miles/year.

[TLudwig]

No...but living in the South, I feel the freedom to denigrate my fellow residents that do drive a pick-up with the gun rack and the dog sleeping in the truck bed parked in the trailer park next to the spitoon of Skoal spit. :D

Is he actually driving the pickup or is he just sitting in it while it's on cinder blocks in the unmowed front yard between the '68 mustang and old school bus?


As for the Tahoe, I'm not saying anything other than that you're a stronger, better man than I.

[Nbtstatic]

:D :D Solution (http://www.shopautobahn.com/Flash/325iSale.html) :D :D


:rofl:

[BloodRedHog]

Is he actually driving the pickup or is he just sitting in it while it's on cinder blocks in the unmowed front yard between the '68 mustang and old school bus?


As for the Tahoe, I'm not saying anything other than that you're a stronger, better man than I.

You guys are a blast. :rofl:

[BloodRedHog]

:D :D Solution (http://www.shopautobahn.com/Flash/325iSale.html) :D :D


:rofl:

"Texas residents only" -- :thumbdwn: Discrimination against the Hog nation.

[Nbtstatic]

D@mn they must have added that today, wasnt there last night, they must be getting calls from all over (not that my thread had anything to do with that :eeps: )

Hog nation, hahahaha. I'm actually a Fighting Tiger myself.

[Desertnate]

I am about to make a deal for $4500 below what I think is invoice so maybe I'm in good shape...

What does that equtate to in MSRP?

I was noticing that dealers in my area were offering $10K discounts. Once again I have no idea what final MSRP was, but in general, that is almost 30% off depending on options.

I don't know how they stay in buisness. :tsk:

[The Roadstergal]

Buying? Heck, try <i>driving</i> a Yukon. :eeps:

[gojira-san]

GM can be a PITA to deal with. I did OK when I bought my Avalanche a couple of years ago but it was too much work. If I decide to buy another one in a few years I will probably go through carsdirect.com or someplace like that.

[Brashland]

"Texas residents only" -- :thumbdwn: Discrimination against the Hog nation.

Texas just wants to be like everyone else...

GEAUX TIGERS!!!

[tgravo2]

Texas just wants to be like everyone else...

GEAUX TIGERS!!!
:rofl:

:thumbup:

[BloodRedHog]

D@mn they must have added that today, wasnt there last night, they must be getting calls from all over (not that my thread had anything to do with that :eeps: )

Hog nation, hahahaha. I'm actually a Fighting Tiger myself.
LSU?
Man, you guys slapped us around last year...I thought Saban was leaving for the NFL..wish he would...:bigpimp:

[dlloyd1975]

What does that equtate to in MSRP?

I was noticing that dealers in my area were offering $10K discounts. Once again I have no idea what final MSRP was, but in general, that is almost 30% off depending on options.

I don't know how they stay in buisness. :tsk:

Was that Newbold or one of the other dealers?

[Desertnate]

Was that Newbold or one of the other dealers?

I was refering to a Chevy dealer offering discounts on Suburbans and Tahoe's. I don't remember the dealer name as they were from the MO side of the river, but they had a large add in last week's Saturday or Sunday paper.

[Motown328]

Yes, I told her that. And the dealer even said don't do the Smart Buy for 48 months because the balloon payment at the end was $20k and they won't be worth that at all - even at 12k miles/year.

No doubt.

Makes you wonder why they call the program "Smart Buy" in the first place?!??! :dunno: :thumbdwn:

[Salvator]

Makes you wonder why they call the program "Smart Buy" in the first place?!??! :dunno: :thumbdwn:

"Dumb Buy" just doesn't have the right ring to it... :rofl:

Or, for those of you who are PC...

"Intelligence-Challenged Buy" just doesn't have the right ring to it... :rofl:

[BloodRedHog]

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The first and hopefully only Yukon episode of my life is over...:banghead:

MSRP 44,630
Invoice: 39,027
Price Paid: 34,500
Incentives: $3,000 dealer incentive, $1,000 customer cash, and possibly a $500 discount on the DVD player (never could confirm this.)

I'm pleased with the deal.

The dealer was easy to deal with and gave me a very fair price on the ol' minivan trade-in.

Only glitch: they transposed the numbers on the first contract drawn up - had price at 35,400 - until I pointed this out and they changed it. My take was it was an honest mistake.

Anyway - ZHP pick up is late tomorrow or Friday a.m. Pics to follow - unless you want pics of the Yukon tonight. :D

[Motown328]

The first and hopefully only Yukon episode of my life is over...:banghead:

MSRP 44,630
Invoice: 39,027
Price Paid: 34,500
Incentives: $3,000 dealer incentive, $1,000 customer cash, and possibly a $500 discount on the DVD player (never could confirm this.)

I'm pleased with the deal.

The dealer was easy to deal with and gave me a very fair price on the ol' minivan trade-in.

Only glitch: they transposed the numbers on the first contract drawn up - had price at 35,400 - until I pointed this out and they changed it. My take was it was an honest mistake.

Anyway - ZHP pick up is late tomorrow or Friday a.m. Pics to follow - unless you want pics of the Yukon tonight. :D

$10000+ off MSRP :tsk:

But excellent for you!!! :thumbup: Now get that experience out of your mind and GO GET YOUR BMW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :supdude:

[gojira-san]

MSRP 44,630
Invoice: 39,027
Price Paid: 34,500
Sounds like you did pretty well on the Yukon's price! Now, get that ZHP! :D

[kyyuan]

:... Anyway - ZHP pick up is late tomorrow or Friday a.m. Pics to follow - ... :D

This is the important part. :clap:

[BloodRedHog]

Yes, the minor stuff is over.

ZHP pick-up is today or tomorrow depending on my schedule.
I actually had trouble sleeping last night

BTW, I have to say - XM on the Yukon sounds GREAT.

[Motown328]

ZHP pick-up is today or tomorrow depending on my schedule.
I actually had trouble sleeping last night

BTW, I have to say - XM on the Yukon sounds GREAT.


Having trouble sleeping because of that is a GOOD THING!!! :D

Yeah, GMs have great stereos because they can't get the rest of the car right...hahaha... :angel:

[gojira-san]

Yeah, GMs have great stereos because they can't get the rest of the car right...hahaha... :angel:
Nah from what I have seen GM trucks == good, GM cars == not good :)

[kyyuan]

Blood...picked up your car yet?

Ken

[jw]

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The first and hopefully only Yukon episode of my life is over...:banghead:

MSRP 44,630
Invoice: 39,027
Price Paid: 34,500
Incentives: $3,000 dealer incentive, $1,000 customer cash, and possibly a $500 discount on the DVD player (never could confirm this.)

I'm pleased with the deal.

The dealer was easy to deal with and gave me a very fair price on the ol' minivan trade-in.

Only glitch: they transposed the numbers on the first contract drawn up - had price at 35,400 - until I pointed this out and they changed it. My take was it was an honest mistake.

Anyway - ZHP pick up is late tomorrow or Friday a.m. Pics to follow - unless you want pics of the Yukon tonight. :D

With or without any supplier or family prcing, there should have been a $4000 incentive, plus $1000 customer cash.
http://www.gm.com/automotive/vehicle_shopping/currentoffers/NE_Consumer_IOU.html

[frog]

"Texas residents only" -- :thumbdwn: Discrimination against the Hog nation.

Arkansas SHOULD be discriminated against. :D

Listen Hog Boy, your about to purchase the most depreciating vehicle on four wheels, in these United States. :tsk:

I myself own a GMC Yukon. The two-door 1997 variant, that seems to still be worth something. You are about to embark on buying a brand new GM-stick-it-up-my-Wazoo 2004 version. :rolleyes:

Don't DO it! If your gal is still tugging on your shorthairs by the end of the weekend, at the least, LEASE the damn thing. And don't put a cent of your own money down. No trade-in, nothing.

Good luck to you.

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[JetBlack330i]

I know exactly what you mean, spent some time around Honda dealers awhile back.

:mad:

Nb
:confused:
Hondas come in only 3 trim lines. No options. It's the simplest of all brands.

[JetBlack330i]

What does that equtate to in MSRP?

I was noticing that dealers in my area were offering $10K discounts. Once again I have no idea what final MSRP was, but in general, that is almost 30% off depending on options.

I don't know how they stay in buisness. :tsk:
By selling to unsuspecting customers that pay $500 off MSRP and think they got a sweet deal? :dunno:

[frog]

The first and hopefully only Yukon episode of my life is over...:banghead:

I'm pleased with the deal.

The dealer was easy to deal with and gave me a very fair price on the ol' minivan trade-in.

Only glitch: they transposed the numbers on the first contract drawn up - had price at 35,400 - until I pointed this out and they changed it. My take was it was an honest mistake.



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